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Description

Our Positive Space Program is a proposed action item within the Corporation’s 2014 Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Plan. It is a best practice of employers committed to providing a supportive, welcoming and inclusive work place. The Program was developed by PRISM, the Corporation’s Employee Resource Group for LGBT+ employees and allies, whose focus is “Supporting our LGBT+ employees to bring their whole selves to work”. The Program creates a network of trained allies throughout our organization called Positive Space Champions, to support employees who may be:

questioning their sexual orientation

considering “coming out”

“out” and experiencing difficulties

considering or in the process of confirming their gender identity

supporting family members or friends who reflect the above descriptions

wishing to seek out information about the LGBT+ community, issues and resources

Prior to the training date, please watch the video “Love Is All You Need?”. This 20 minute feature film quality video depicts a society where heterosexuality is the minority and straight people experience the marginalization and harassment that LGBT+ people experience in our society. Please be prepared to discuss your reactions to viewing the video during the training.

The training agenda is below. The half-day session is very full, so please arrive ready to learn for the start time.

ground rules for a safe learning environment

reinforcement of the organization’s rationale for the Positive Space Program